State • Utah

HB 462: School Bus Internet Access

Tiara AuxierVetoed

HB 462 status: Vetoed — Governor Vetoed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Lawmakers are currently deciding whether to add Wi-Fi to school buses so students can do their homework while they ride to and from school.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential long-term educational gains

Risks

  • Unfunded mandates for school districts
  • Ongoing costs for data services

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Improved educational equity for students with long commutes
  • Better time utilization for students

Risks

  • Potential for increased digital distraction
  • Equity concerns regarding uniform rollout across all districts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on brief bill abstract.

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Where it stands

Governor Vetoed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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